After five games on the road, Norfolk is heading back home. They will welcome the Pius X Thunderbolts on Thursday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Norfolk came up short against Lincoln Northeast on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Rockets recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-16, 25-22.
Meanwhile, Pius X came up short against Lincoln North Star on Tuesday and fell 3-1. The Thunderbolts have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Pius X started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22.
Despite their loss, Pius X saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Emilia Reiling, who had 35 digs, was perhaps the best of all. Reiling is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kami Wemhoff, who had 16 digs and two aces.
Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Pius X, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.
Norfolk came up short against Pius X in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 3-1. Will Norfolk have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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